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Oxcarbazapine

Anti-seizure medicine for partial-onset epilepsy.

Clinical information

Common uses

partial-onset seizures in adults (alone or add-on)
partial-onset seizures in children from 2-4 years

Common side effects

dizziness and sleepiness
double or abnormal vision
nausea and vomiting
unsteadiness and tremor
tiredness and headache

Cautions

can lower blood sodium — levels monitored
serious skin reactions possible; cross-allergy with carbamazepine
monitor for suicidal thoughts
withdraw gradually to avoid seizure worsening

Interactions

phenytoin (levels rise)
carbamazepine, phenobarbital (lower oxcarbazepine's active metabolite)
hormonal contraceptives (less effective)

Pregnancy: monitored closely — levels fall in pregnancy; registry advised

Reference information, not medical advice — always follow your doctor or pharmacist. Source: DailyMed, dailymed.nlm.nih.gov, oxcarbazepine tablet label, setid a2032bcc-2da5-45e5-aa3f-ddbf50909df8 (accessed 2026-08-16)

Approved brands & formulations1

Brand name	Dosage form	Strength	Importer	Category
Trileptal 300	Tablet ( Film coated )	300 mg	ADK Pharmaceutical Company Pvt. Ltd	POM